France, Nov. 15 -- "It was an amazing experience. It was really great," head coach Simon Madol told RFI from the Ugandan capital Kampala, where South Sudan's blind football team defeated the hosts on 29 October to secure the African Championship Division 2 trophy.
"Coming from far and this being the first championship we're participating in, and the first championship for blind football in South Sudan, it was amazing. And we won in our first try."
South Sudan's "Bright Stars" won the final against Uganda 3-0, with captainMartin Ladu Paul scoring twice and striker Yona Sabri Ellon adding another goal.
"I'm very happy because this is our first day and we won the championship in the Horn of Africa," said defender Allison Christopher. "From ...